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B40 TEL

2007 Mazda BT-50

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,189 mi
Last recorded99,189 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mazda BT-5082,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB40 TEL
MakeMazda
ModelBT-50
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 99,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis above axle starting to corrode. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis above axle starting to corrode. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 99,189 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis above axle starting to corrode. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis above axle starting to corrode. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 94,737 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 90,483 miles

Offside Rear shocker cover corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2022 86,512 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 82,239 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 82,221 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 78,679 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 74,383 miles

n/s/r and o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 14 Nov 2018 67,710 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 60,052 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 53,107 miles

vehicle emitting some black smoke

n/s/f shocker leaking

Pass 10 Nov 2015 46,451 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 46,441 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 40,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 35,493 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 29,751 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 23,890 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 18,728 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda BT-50?

Based on 27,778 MOT tests across 1,760 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
6,605
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
1,760
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 674
Registration plate lamp not working 460
position lamp(s) not working 453
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 342
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B40 TEL is a 2007 Mazda BT-50 in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Mazda BT-50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 82,985 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda BT-50 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 674 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B40 TEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda BT-50 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Mazda BT-50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B40 TEL registered?

B40 TEL is a 2007 Mazda BT-50, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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